Omaha, Nebraska, police kill woman who grabs a child and slashes him with a knife
AP News
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Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.
Deputy Chief Scott Gray said Tuesday the woman approached a female shopper and the 2- or 3-year-old boy and showed a large knife, at which point she took possession of the boy, “essentially kidnapping” him.
They proceeded out of the store, where police found them.
Police gave commands to the suspect, who began swiping at the child's face before she was shot.
She died at the scene.
The boy suffered a large laceration to his face and to a hand.
It is unclear what provoked the suspect.
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